Nextbase 322GW Camera Specifications
The Nextbase 322GW offers an impressive set of features, including GPS, SOS function, and a sensor-controlled parking mode. While the resolution of 1080p may be average, there is no minor mistake in its ability to capture detailed videos in a range of driving conditions. You can even extend your Dash camera system using a rear camera or cab vision camera.
Key features
GPS video GPS stamps integrated with the exact location of the incident.
An app that lets you view your live stream, update firmware, activate the SOS feature, and more.
Safety features The SOS feature is available via the smartphone app.
Introduction
The 322GW is the third model in the Nextbase range of dash cameras, and it represents a fair step up from the two entry-level devices.
It is a front camera that offers 1080p recording, with additional protection for GPS data. Although it does not offer security features, such as a lane change warning, there is an SOS mode associated with the smartphone, which is able to ask for help if you have a large shunt.
Design and features
Simple setup, with a great windshield stand and rear camera support
GPS, parking mode and SOS feature
Recording 60 fps
The Nextbase 322GW is located in the middle of the low of the company's dash camera range, but offers a remarkably powerful set of features. Although it shares the average 1920 × 1080 resolution with the excellent Nextbase 222, it's upgraded in almost every other way – starting with recording 60 frames per second (fps), instead of a maximum of 222 frames per second.
322 GW is controlled via a 6.4 cm color touchscreen. There is a manual power button and a dedicated bar that you can press to protect recordings after an accident, but it is otherwise clutter-free. While the on-camera menu covers all the functions you need, you can also pair this dash camera with the MyNextbase app on a compatible phone. This supports additional features, including firmware updates and an automated SOS service that can call for help if you don't respond after the camera detects a collision. You can even use it to get a live view from the camera, although the wireless range is limited.
The Nextbase 322GW does not offer more advanced road safety features, such as lane change warning or advanced collision detection. There's also no radar input or speed camera warning, but then I'm not sure why you want to film yourself breaking the speed limit anyway.
This is the cheapest Nextbase camera with GPS. It can seal the time, speed, and coordinates of GPS on videos, providing strong evidence of exactly where and when the incident occurred. If you're buying a Dash camera primarily to protect yourself from the claims and actions of other road users, I would argue that this is an essential feature.
The 322GW supports the Nextbase range of rear cameras, which we review separately. This includes a rear window camera, which is connected via cable, as well as rearview and cabin cameras, which are connected directly to the main dashboard camera body. It is also equipped with a G sensor, which can be used to play recording when the camera is left in standby mode: potentially useful if your car is knocked when it is not in it.
Performance and video quality
Excellent video quality
Easy to live with
You may want to change some settings when you first install the 322GW. By default, the camera screen stays on. I find this distracting at night, but easy to disable. It's also worth enabling the standby mode to add some coverage against accidents or accidents when you're not in the car. Like most other dash cameras, you can run 322GW continuously by plugging it into the power of your car, but you'll need to purchase an optional kit.
There's not much to change. The camera screen helps you adjust your frame without having to review any recordings. The MyNextbase smartphone app also supports live view mode, in case you need a better view to improve your goal. The 322GW is easy to remove and reattach from its magnetic stand, which includes a sleek power connector – you only need to worry about cables if you're using a rear window camera.
I used this dash camera at the most challenging time of the year, with a lot of rain and darkness, and the harsh, low winter sun casting deep and difficult shadows.
By recording clear and crisp footage. I can choose most of the incoming and outgoing number plates around the city at dusk, and the plates on many cars parked at night. However, as with most other cameras, this depends on your luck where the headlights fall – a direct hit tends to produce a lot of reflected light.
I appreciated the 60 fps shots of this camera, which kept things smooth even when cornering at 90-degree intersections of the city. In theory, it also increases your chances of capturing important details, especially from objects on the sidelines of the frame, or vehicles traveling through your lane. However, the higher frame rate seems to come at the cost of some slight image noise when compared to footage from Nextbase 222. Overall, I would have had a higher frame rate, but both cameras shoot good results.